Grimm Curiosities

by Sharon Lynn Fisher

While some doorways are more magical or purposeful than others, any sort of door may take you to any world, so long as you believe it will. Which is far more difficult than it might sound.

Lack of focus is a luxury many do not have. I had opportunities most people don’t, and they came to me by birthright rather than hard work.” “You are right. But surely a boy cannot be blamed for taking the life he’s always known for granted.” “Perhaps not,” he replied, inclining his head. “But a man can.

I had at some point come to think of Lizzy as my own. Not oafishly, in the sense of wanting to control her. But having some claim to the privilege of hearing her voice. Of knowing her thoughts. Of walking beside her, be it to the dance floor, to the church, or to the ends of the earth. There’s a name for that, man.

any sort of door may take you to any world so long as you believe it will.